Authorities say that Drejka confronted McGlockton's girlfriend about parking in a handicapped space without a permit. Gualtieri said that McGlockton slammed Drejka to the ground, who then pulled out his gun and shot McGlockton in the chest.

Gualtieri said the incident falls under the state's "stand your ground" law. He said his office will forward the case to prosecutors for a final decision.

'Stand Your Ground' Law Under Scrutiny

NBC 6's Steve Litz speaks to a local lawyer about the "stand-your-ground" law.

(Published Monday, July 23, 2018)

Florida's "stand your ground" law gained national prominence in 2012 after neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman fatally shot black teenager Trayvon Martin. The law says people have no obligation to retreat if threatened and can use deadly force if they believe it necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm. However, it does not allow an altercation's instigator to use deadly force.